E33 - Productivity

Summary

In this episode, Julez and Shauna explore the complexities of productivity as experienced by individuals with ADHD. They discuss the challenges of procrastination, hyperfocus, distraction, and emotional dysregulation, while emphasizing the importance of redefining productivity to align with personal values and mental health. The conversation includes practical strategies such as body doubling, task batching, the two-minute rule, and the Pomodoro technique, as well as the significance of rest and self-compassion. They also reflect on their younger selves and engage with the audience to share experiences related to ADHD and productivity.

Host

Julez

Guests

Shauna

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Productivity and ADHD

02:20 Procrastination and Task Avoidance

04:21 Hyperfocus: The Double-Edged Sword

06:20 Distraction and Forgetfulness

08:32 Emotional Dysregulation and Productivity

12:54 Redefining Productivity for ADHD

15:08 Finding Rest and Balance

20:38 Reframing Productivity for ADHD

21:26 Understanding Body Doubling

26:13 Task Batching for Efficiency

28:55 The Two-Minute Rule

32:20 The Pomodoro Technique with an ADHD Twist

34:07 Dopamine Hacks and Rewards

41:21 The Role of Medication and Therapy

44:51 Radical Self-Compassion and Acceptance

47:43 Advice to Our Younger Selves

50:48 outro_24.mp4

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Credits

Scripted by - Love, Builder of Worlds, re-edit by Julez 

Edited by - Azeezat

Music

Written & Performed by VVN,

Produced by SolomonsSoul,

Mix & Master by ST4X.

Voice over

Shauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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